The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission votes to keep a Kenai River access point in Sterling open to the public. Plus, researchers study why the number of women setnetters in Bristol Bay is declining.

The U.S. National Weather Service says excessive runoff may cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas.

Kenai Peninsula lawmakers vote against the latest iteration of a tax break for the Alaska LNG Project. Plus, researchers create prediction models for rusting rivers in rural Alaska.

“This has been billed as the bill that either makes a pipeline be built or does not make a pipeline be built, and that just really is not true,” said Soldotna Republican Rep. Justin Ruffridge.

Soldotna agrees to spend around one million dollars on city projects this budget year. Processors are paying more for commercial salmon this year. Plus, Alaska Native tribes in Southcentral partner with the federal government to advance mariculture and agriculture.

The most expensive item on the list is $450,000 for early-stage work toward improving the ice rink at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The money would pay for preliminary engineering and design documents for replacement of the rink’s refrigeration system.

A former Kenai Peninsula youth hockey coach is charged with sexually abusing a minor seven years ago. Two lawmakers debate how debate around a tax break for the Alaska LNG Project fits in the context of the Alaska Constitution. Plus, Southcentral Alaska's largest natural gas utility says it may not have enough supply to get customers through the winter.

Alaska State Troopers say 31-year-old Jonas Perletti sexually abused a family friend in a private residence when she was 14.

On this week's episode of the Kenai Conversation, we're joined by Juli Lucky, executive director of Alaskans for Better Elections. During the hour, we talk about Alaska's history with open primary elections and ranked-choice voting, including what Alaskans will encounter at the ballot box this autumn.

Kenai Peninsula College has a new director with local roots. Experts say homelessness is on the rise in Girdwood. Plus, the latest installment in a series from Alaska Public Media offers tips for spicing up a practical Alaska wardrobe.